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Every year, the Swedish Social Insurance Agency (Försäkringskassan) makes 24 million decisions that affect people's lives and society as a whole. We disburse approximately 250 billion SEK each year. It is the taxpayers' money we manage. This is a significant responsibility. Therefore, we thoroughly examine each case, comply with laws and regulations, inform and guide, care, and show consideration. This is a job for those who want to take responsibility. Welcome to Försäkringskassan.

Are you a lawyer ready to make a difference? We need more lawyers who can think strategically and creatively.

The Legal Department is responsible for the legal governance of the agency's operations and for driving guiding decisions related to Försäkringskassan's activities. The Legal Department is also responsible for coordinating the agency's regulatory development work and providing legal support to certain departments. The department also serves as a staff function to the board and the director general in legal matters.

The Legal Department needs more lawyers who can think strategically and creatively and who want to help develop and refine the regulations behind the 21 million decisions Försäkringskassan makes each year, making them clearer and more predictable. Above all, it is about using your knowledge and experience to make a difference for individuals and society as a whole. This is a significant responsibility. Do you want to share it with us?

We are now looking for more lawyers in the Regulatory Development area. Currently, 12 lawyers work in this area across several locations.

Responsibilities and Tasks

The Regulatory Development area is responsible for the agency's regulatory development work and consultations in legal matters. As a legal expert, this means you will work with handling consultations and the agency's proposals for legislative changes. The tasks span many different legal areas. You will handle issues that are current within the Government Offices and help develop applicable law. Major issues are presented to the agency's top management for decision. You will represent Försäkringskassan in external forums, such as meetings with the Government Offices and other authorities, as well as within the framework of the Resilience Network among disbursing and judicial authorities, combating abuse and crime in welfare systems (MUR). Part of the work involves helping to develop operations and working methods.

The position of legal expert suits you if you want and can work independently, with significant personal responsibility and mandate. An interest in various societal issues is also beneficial. You contribute to good collaboration both within the agency and with other actors, such as other authorities. We offer a developing and stimulating work environment, with good opportunities to balance work and private life. We base our work on Försäkringskassan's ethical code and value a good working environment. Employees have the opportunity to work part of their time remotely.

This is a job for those who want to take responsibility.

We are looking for someone who

• has a law degree
• is qualified as a notary or has experience from other qualified legal work that can be assessed as equivalent
• appreciates and has a very good ability to collaborate with others to achieve common goals
• is stable and has the ability to build trust with various partners
• acts on their initiative and takes responsibility for results of high quality
• has a systematic and meticulous working style
• can understand and analyze complex issues
• has a very good ability to express themselves verbally and in writing.

It is advantageous if you

• have experience from higher courts, e.g., as an assessor, judicial secretary, or rapporteur
• have experience working in the Government Offices
• have other relevant experience from authorities
• have knowledge and interest in digitalization and data protection, total defense law, social insurance law, or work against incorrect payments
• have experience and interest in handling consultations or working with regulatory development
• have experience and good ability to lead projects.

We place great importance on your personal qualities.

Other Information

A number of positions, permanent, full-time, with start date by agreement. A probationary period may be applicable. In accordance with Försäkringskassan's security guidelines, background checks will be conducted in this recruitment. Locations: Gothenburg, Malmö, Sundsvall, or Stockholm.

Would you like to know more about Försäkringskassan as an employer? Visit fk.se/jobbahososs

Contact Persons

If you would like to know more about the positions, please contact the recruiting manager: Annacarin Rathsman tel. 010-111 83 89 or legal expert Marcus Lundén tel. 010-112 08 63. If you have questions about the recruitment process, contact HR specialist: Lisa Berglin, tel. 010-112 68 75, [email protected]. For union inquiries, contact the Union ST: Behzad Barkhodaee, tel. 010-116 22 96, Saco-S: Peter Moberg, tel. 010-118 55 29, Seko: Johanna Grundström, tel. 010-115 30 44.

Application

Welcome with your application by February 2, 2025. Please upload your degree certificates, grades, and references with your application.

If you have protected personal information or no access to BankID, please contact the HR specialist named in the advertisement by phone for assistance in submitting your application.